US EditionBulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned amid protests against a draft 2026 budget and corruption, with over 100,000 protesters demanding change, weeks before Bulgaria adopts the euro.
- Tens of thousands of people protested across Bulgaria against the government and corruption, chanting "Resign" and holding "I'm fed up!" signs with caricatures of politicians.
- The protests were sparked by the 2026 draft budget, which protesters branded as an attempt to mask rampant corruption.
- Bulgarian Prime Minister Zhelyazkov and his government resigned after the mass protests, with the prime minister saying Bulgaria faced a major challenge and citizens would need to produce "authentic proposals" on the next government.
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Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns After Mass Protests Over Corruption Ahead Of Euro Adoption
by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau Chief SOFIA/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Bulgaria plunged into renewed political turmoil Friday after Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned following mass protests accusing his minority government of corruption, just weeks before the Balkan nation is due to adopt the euro. Zhelyazkov stepped down ahead of a planned parliamentary no-confidence vote, less than a month before Bulgaria is scheduled to adopt…
Bulgaria’s Government Falls Before The Euro Switch, And The Real Crisis Is Trust
Key Points Bulgaria’s prime minister resigned after mass protests, reopening the risk of yet another snap election. The timing is dangerous: the country still plans to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, and a messy transition could hit prices and confidence. The deeper story is a long war over rules, accountability, and whether the […]
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The cabinet of Prime Minister Shelyazkov resigned on Thursday after protests against budget and corruption. However, the introduction of the euro at the beginning of 2026 remains.
Bulgaria's citizens have been demonstrating for weeks against corruption and mismanagement. Now the government has resigned. Many people are eagerly waiting for a fresh start – just before joining the eurozone.
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